Here are the worst passwords of 2013.
I should be safe. Mine is:
123456password12345678qwertyabc1231234567891111111234567iloveyouadobe123123123adminletmeinphotoshop1234monkeyshawdowsunshine12345password1princessazertytrustno1000000
A jack of many hobbies and a master of none - spending lots of time on amateur/ham radio, running, and technology.
Showing posts with label Internet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Internet. Show all posts
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Worst Passwords
Labels:
Common Sense,
Humor,
Internet,
Password,
Security
Friday, January 10, 2014
Internet of Things and Security
I've seen several articles about the Internet of Things (IoT) being big in 2014. I am, in general a fan of the advantages of connected devices and the cloud, but I'm not unaware of the problems.
Bruce talks about the security issues of the IoT and routers:
Part of my hope is that companies will take this issues more seriously. Security should be planned just as any other requirement for the application or tool. The market should severely punish companies like SnapChat that approach security issues with arrogance. And Nest had a painful, confusing experience when some of their smart/connected thermostat users were left without heat. I'm sure it will get worse before it gets better, but like given time I expect these devices will mature... or we will quit using them. At least the ones we have a choice in.
And maybe I don't want my toothbrush connected after all.
Bruce talks about the security issues of the IoT and routers:
"And the Internet of Things will only make this problem worse, as the Internet -- as well as our homes and bodies -- becomes flooded with new embedded devices that will be equally poorly maintained and unpatchable. But routers and modems pose a particular problem, because they're: (1) between users and the Internet, so turning them off is increasingly not an option; (2) more powerful and more general in function than other embedded devices; (3) the one 24/7 computing device in the house, and are a natural place for lots of new features."Hans pointed out an example of a security issue on my post about the WRT54G router.
Part of my hope is that companies will take this issues more seriously. Security should be planned just as any other requirement for the application or tool. The market should severely punish companies like SnapChat that approach security issues with arrogance. And Nest had a painful, confusing experience when some of their smart/connected thermostat users were left without heat. I'm sure it will get worse before it gets better, but like given time I expect these devices will mature... or we will quit using them. At least the ones we have a choice in.
And maybe I don't want my toothbrush connected after all.
Labels:
Internet,
IoT,
Security,
Technology
Monday, January 6, 2014
Impact and Perception
I posted about the Wouxun problem.
Hans posted about the Wouxun problem.
Matt posted about the Wouxun problem.
David posted about the Wouxun problem.
It is making the rounds on the Yahoo Group.
It is making the rounds on the forums like eHam.net, QRZ, and AR-15, CalGuns.net.
[ EDIT TO ADD: ] The QRPer posted about the Wouxun problem.
That's in less than 24 hours. I know we don't represent a huge part of the total internet, but for the Chinese radios, we are what I like to call a non-trivial number. Wouxun had a huge lead on the other manufacturers. The KG-UV920R was a disappointment. Losing the guy that bought these radios to the US market is another step back. Culture issue? Poor management? Inability to manufacture? With alternatives like Baofeng, AnyTone, and a multitude of others, more problems or perceived problems* will make them go the way of AOL.
* Especially considering the price increases as they became more popular. My first Wouxun was less than $110.
Hans posted about the Wouxun problem.
Matt posted about the Wouxun problem.
David posted about the Wouxun problem.
It is making the rounds on the Yahoo Group.
It is making the rounds on the forums like eHam.net, QRZ, and AR-15, CalGuns.net.
[ EDIT TO ADD: ] The QRPer posted about the Wouxun problem.
That's in less than 24 hours. I know we don't represent a huge part of the total internet, but for the Chinese radios, we are what I like to call a non-trivial number. Wouxun had a huge lead on the other manufacturers. The KG-UV920R was a disappointment. Losing the guy that bought these radios to the US market is another step back. Culture issue? Poor management? Inability to manufacture? With alternatives like Baofeng, AnyTone, and a multitude of others, more problems or perceived problems* will make them go the way of AOL.
* Especially considering the price increases as they became more popular. My first Wouxun was less than $110.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Healthcare.gov Usability
At one point in my life, I thought about using my psychology degree in a field like usability, so I find myself nodding my head in agreement when I read these suggestions to improve healthcare.gov.
Labels:
Internet,
Technology
Friday, September 13, 2013
Dumb Glass
From my Twitter feed:
BenedictEvans Spoke to a big UK broadcaster this week - apparently their strategy team is worried about the TV becoming 'dumb glass'. Nice new jargon...
Thu, Sep 12 13:06:46 from Twitterrific for Mac
retweeted by tim
I can't wait until it is smart enough to filter the ticker that runs across the bottom of my screen, so I can eliminate all those MLB and NBA scores that I don't have any interest in.
BenedictEvans Spoke to a big UK broadcaster this week - apparently their strategy team is worried about the TV becoming 'dumb glass'. Nice new jargon...
Thu, Sep 12 13:06:46 from Twitterrific for Mac
retweeted by tim
I can't wait until it is smart enough to filter the ticker that runs across the bottom of my screen, so I can eliminate all those MLB and NBA scores that I don't have any interest in.
Labels:
Internet,
Smart Phone,
Tablets,
Technology,
TV,
Watch
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
Time to China
whatifnumbers 216: Minimum possible ping time, in milliseconds, to the opposite side of the world via surface fiber-optic cables
Sun, Apr 07 20:47:47 from web
retweeted by LA3ZA |
C:\ping a_china_server
Pinging a_china_server [10.55.6.14] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 10.55.6.14: bytes=32 time=339ms TTL=124
Reply from 10.55.6.14: bytes=32 time=335ms TTL=124
Reply from 10.55.6.14: bytes=32 time=342ms TTL=124
Reply from 10.55.6.14: bytes=32 time=349ms TTL=124
Ping statistics for 10.55.6.14:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 335ms, Maximum = 349ms, Average = 341ms
Labels:
Internet,
Technology
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Google Inactive Account Manager
google Plan your digital afterlife with Inactive Account Manager goo.gl/FJNQ9Thu, Apr
11 14:29:30 from web |
"You can tell us what to do with your Gmail messages and data from several other Google services if your account becomes inactive for any reason.
For example, you can choose to have your data deleted — after three, six, nine or 12 months of inactivity. Or you can select trusted contacts to receive data from some or all of the following services: +1s; Blogger; Contacts and Circles; Drive; Gmail; Google+ Profiles, Pages and Streams; Picasa Web Albums; Google Voice and YouTube. Before our systems take any action, we’ll first warn you by sending a text message to your cellphone and email to the secondary address you’ve provided."
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The DDoS That Almost Broke the Internet
Labels:
Hack,
Internet,
Technology
Friday, March 22, 2013
Google Keep Retirement Date
Based on Google's history, it's brand new Evernote competitor, Google Keep, is expected to be retired in March 2017. That's why they didn't call it EverKeep. Ha!
Via Slashdog.org
Via Slashdog.org
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Draw a Stickman
Just what it says... http://www.drawastickman.com. It is a neat little time waster.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Kitten Wars All the Time
Labels:
Humor,
Internet,
Technology,
Wireless
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Bandwidth vs. Latency
FedEx vs. The Internet.
I think bandwidth is important, but I think the real magic will happen when we have batteries for our mobile devices that last for weeks or months or even years.
I think bandwidth is important, but I think the real magic will happen when we have batteries for our mobile devices that last for weeks or months or even years.
Labels:
Bandwidth,
Internet,
Technology
Friday, February 1, 2013
Biggest Websites in the US
I did not make the list this year.
Labels:
Internet
Friday, January 25, 2013
On-Line Banking PSA
Here is my public service announcement for the week: Tips for Safer Internet Banking. Some good tips like using the mobile apps. I use the mobile app for my bank, but primarily for the convenience - I hate driving to the bank to deposit a $32 check. Extra security is a bonus!
Friday, October 26, 2012
App vs Service
I like this definition...
asymco I have a simple rule to distinguish between an app and a service. If you have to supply a username and password to an app, it’s a service.Tue, Oct 16 12:32:52 from Twitter for Mac
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Labels:
Apps,
Computer,
Internet,
Service,
Technology
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Portability of Personal Data
If it is portable for you, it is portable for the bad guys, too.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Zapier
I've played with IFTTT, but haven't really found the need for it to do anything for me. I'm still intrigued by the potential of the tool to automate tasks and so I'm glad to see other options like Zapier.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
.radio Domain Name
With all the other drama around new TLDs, I had not even thought about this one.
arrl IARU Supports Proposal for .radio Domain Name: The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) has expressed public... bit.ly/OqBBNIWed, Aug 29 10:03:03 from twitterfeed
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